Law chief Gove supported hanging

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As one of the government’s true radicals, Michael Gove’s appointment as
justice secretary and Lord Chancellor has been met with a shudder.

Those who worked with his predecessor Chris Grayling — who introduced the most
far-reaching changes to prisons and probation for years — fear that Mr Gove
will be even tougher.

The former Times journalist is no respecter of vested interests, and
nowhere are they more established than in the legal system, the criminal
justice system, prisons and, until recently, the probation service.

Mr Grayling saw his task as ensuring that the Tories did not lose their
reputation as being tough